The UAE’s industrial exports reached a record value of AED262 billion ($71.34 billion) in 2025 for the first time, recording 25% growth compared to 2024 and more than doubling since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in 2020.
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With continued policy evolution, deepening financial services ecosystems and expanding pools of investable capital, the Middle East’s private market AUM is forecast to double within the next five years, according to a new report.
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CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has announced a significant expansion of its domestic supply chain at the 4th PIF Private Sector Forum.
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Only 12% of financial services organisations have AI projects fully deployed enterprise-wide, and a substantial 62% still remain in pilot or development stages, says a new study.
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Global M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & Company in its annual Global M&A Report 2026, published today.
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Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled its ambitious project - Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts - at its AIDA project in Oman. Perched 130m above sea-level, it will offer 120 keys featuring furnished, themed luxury suites and family-first rooms with other key amenities.
The UAE has emerged as the region’s undisputed tech leadership hub, topping Forbes Middle East’s inaugural Top Tech Leaders 2026 ranking, which highlights the executives shaping the Middle East and North Africa’s digital transformation.
PureHealth Holding reported a revenue of AED27.3 billion ($7.43 billion) in FY2025, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, supported by strong performances across its Healthcare (Care) and Insurance (Cover) verticals.
Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center has signed a cooperation memorandum with European aerospace corporation Airbus to explore opportunities for developing and localising the aviation and helicopter industry in Saudi Arabia.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has announced the expansion of its “Robotaxi” services to include new areas across the emirate.
Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) has announced a record total operating income of $1.41 billion, a 5% headline growth YoY, and 7% on an underlying constant currency basis.
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), a leading real estate and tourism development company, and Egypt Education Platform (EEP), a leading education service provider in Egypt, have formed an alliance to establish a flagship private university within Noor City, one of TMG’s fully integrated master developments located East of Cairo.
ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries today announced a record net income of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase compared to 2024, demonstrating structurally resilient earnings and an ability to perform consistently through commodity cycles.
Talgo, a leading Spanish company in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-speed lightweight rail vehicles, has been awarded a contract to manufacture and maintain 20 new high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
Aldar today announced the launch of Baccarat Residences Saadiyat, introducing a legacy landmark in Abu Dhabi that sets a new global benchmark for ultra-prime living.
Beacon Offshore Energy’s Shenandoah field has achieved a milestone, reaching 100,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) within 75 days of startup, surpassing regional ramp-up benchmarks and establishing a new performance standard for deepwater operations.
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced a partnership with Global Flight to support Loyalty & Awards - a conference for the travel loyalty industry - as its lead sponsor for 2026 and 2027. Global Flight is a provider of loyalty consulting services to the travel industry and organiser of the event.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with Omnicomm, a global leader in fuel monitoring and telematics technology, to bring advanced fuel intelligence and fleet optimisation solutions to businesses across Bahrain.
With continued policy evolution, deepening financial services ecosystems and expanding pools of investable capital, the Middle East’s private market AUM is forecast to double within the next five years, according to a new report.
Abu Dhabi-based Nord Real Estate Development has announced the launch of its mixed-use development, Novayas, in the heart of Yas Island. Designed as a refined urban sanctuary with a dedicated retail space, it features 96 apartments with a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom units.
Safanad, a principal-led investment company with a major presence in US and Saudi Arabia, said it has completed the sale of HC-One, the largest care home provider in UK featuring nearly 300 homes, to a leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) for over $1.6 billion.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi has entered a new chapter in its mission to shape the future of technology and society with the official launch of The Academy.
Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa (AAW), the exclusive distributor of Nolte Kitchen in Kuwait, has relaunched its Express Kitchen showroom, thus introducing the brand’s new visual identity in the country. The renovated space features the German brand's latest innovative kitchen solutions.
Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September) compared to the same period in 2024, reaching its highest quarterly value on record at AED325.7 billion ($88.69 billion).
Apple is gearing up for the release of the developer beta of its redesigned voice assistant, internally dubbed 'Siri 2.0,' as part of the upcoming iOS 26.4 update. The new version is powered by Apple Foundation Model (AFM) v10, a 1.2 trillion parameter system developed in a landmark partnership with Google.
AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has broken ground on its new 2,500-sq-m multi-brand showroom facility at Ras Al Khor, one of Dubai’s most established automotive and logistics districts.
Egis has announced that it had played a major role as lead design consultant and construction supervisor for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, one of the most technically complex cultural institutions in the Middle East, which officially opened its doors late last year.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
